Wednesday, December 26
Sheriff's Relief helps county needy
Volunteers took several hours out of their day Saturday to deliver Christmas presents and food to families throughout Sanders County as part of the annual Sheriff's Relief Fund.
Patriots lack class in undefeated season
For the past 14 weekends, there have been two constants — the New England Patriots winning and the Miami Dolphins losing. The Miami Dolphins are as bad of a football team as there is anywhere, with uniforms to only complicate things, and need no further discussion. The Patriots, however, do require some conversation.
Women in Timber group prepares food, gift baskets for needy families
The president of the Clark Fork Valley Women in Timber wouldn't know what to do without being able to sit down for a nice holiday meal at Christmas time.
Columns
December 26, 1957: Miller Brothers Convert to Texaco Stations—At the end of the calendar year, Miller Brothers of St. Regis will turn the operation of their service station near the big highway bridge over to Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Kielty.
Students craft holiday hot wheels
Henry Ford would be proud.
Savage Horsemen defeat Rams, lose to Warriors
Red Devils cage Rams in 30-6 win
Mountain lion visits downtown Hot Springs
Residents of Hot Springs have been on the look out for an intruder since last Wednesday.
Let chips fall where they may
A New Year is about to come upon us. What will 2008 have for us as a nation? Will we be a positive world influence by turning back to the precepts that made our land an example of what a God-driven democracy can do for its own people? 2008 is an election year and candidates in a myriad of national, state and local offices will be doing their best to win your support and vote. Upon what are you going to base your backing of an individual? Perhaps you are truly dedicated to a political party and you'll take the easy way out and vote a straight ticket. Maybe you will consider the individual and where they stand on the issues of the day, be it economic, the war on terrorism, illegal immigration, personal morality or where they stand on the social issues that are such a perplexing dilemma in the minds of many.
Plea agreement reached in Resler drunk driving case
Daniel Wade Resler, culpable for the March drunk driving deaths of two teenagers, was bound for the Department of Corrections after agreeing to plead guilty to a pair of felony vehicular homicide charges Tuesday.
Annual family-friendly New Year's
Eve party planned at St. Regis
Polar Bear Splash slated for New Year's Day
Officials push river plunge back to 1 p.m.
Plains teen takes bench press trophy
A Plains resident muscled her way to a championship after pressing out 185 pounds in Bill's Bad-Ass Bench Press Meet at Pocatello, Idaho, last month.
Warrant issue focus of dogs cruelty evidence hearing
The wretched conditions 54 dogs were allegedly subjected to at the hands of Aleta Rogers were only touched on in an evidentiary hearing that zeroed in on the legality of a police officer's warrantless entrance onto the woman's secluded Thompson Falls-area property.
Mineral schools nearing budget crunch
Unless the Montana Legislature intervenes, the Mineral County school districts are months away from facing serious budget shortfalls.
Petteys posts 18 points as Hawks level Noxon
An 17-point outing for point guard Kimmy Moore and scrappy play kept Noxon within striking distance of Thompson Falls Friday night, but Katie Petteys and the versatile Lady Hawk offense stretched a seven-point lead heading into the forth quarter to a 53-38 win.
Horsemen finish year undefeated
The Plains Horsemen added two more victories to their undefeated record last week by taking down Troy and Superior.
Time for change
I read the letter to the editor submitted by Gladys Doney to this paper a couple of weeks ago and I also met Gladys in town while shopping and we talked about this.
Lady Panthers power to 5-1
Talbot leads Alberton with 13 points
Mineral County Community Calendar
Mineral County Democrats potluck will take place Friday, Dec. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Rockin Rodeo in Superior. Contact Denyse Traeder at 822-0771.
Tarkio Land Exchange nearly complete
It took over three years, but the Tarkio Land Exchange, the final stage of the Alberton Gorge Land Exchange, is just a few signatures away from being completed, according to Greg Tollefson, a special projects coordinator for the Five Valley Land Trust.
Sanders County Community Calendar
Sanders County Search and Rescue Team meets on the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the search and rescue barn next to Thompson Falls High School's football field.
Money isn't just sitting there
What's wrong with government grants? Isn't it true that "if we don't take them someone else will, so we might as well go for it? Let's find out by tracing what I'll call the "Life Cycle of the Government Grant."
Keeping in Touch
The beginning of a new year is upon us. With shouts of Happy New Year, horns blowing and bells ringing, 2008 did enter the scene. Now it's a time for making resolutions, of course one popular resolution that comes to mind after eating, eating and more eating during the holidays, is called dieting.
Wednesday, December 19
Sudsy Santa MIA from T-Falls tub
Tenth annual Christmas parade includes 46 entries
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The holidays are a time for celebration and joy.
Just say Merry Christmas
Advent season is in full swing. This should be a season of celebration as we anticipate Christmas and the birth of the Lord Jesus.
Historical society collecting recipes for new publication
The Sanders County Historical Society is publishing a book of traditional recipes and photos, a project members say will explore the unique link between food and history in the region.
Hot Springs horseback caroling
Christmas carolers this time of year can be a common sight, but seeing them on horseback can be a little unusual, unless they're in Hot Springs, where nearly 20 riders roamed the streets for the third year to sing holiday songs.
Fred Allen Pearson
Fred Allen Pearson, 86, passed away Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in Billings, Mont. He was born April 25, 1921, in Casselton, N.D., to Fred O. and Marie Helland Pearson. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945.
Bombers blast past Tigers
They're called the Paradise Bombers boys junior high basketball team, but because of low numbers at the school, the team has athletes from fourth grade to seventh and both boys and girls play on the team this year, said coach Mark French. Yet, it was a St. Regis player who took a shot at the wrong basket, although it didn't go in. "We're definitely the underdogs this year," said French, who's in his third year with the Bombers.
50 Years Ago
December 19. 1957: Merry Christmas!
A new twist on Global Warming
For some time we have been hearing, reading and talking Global Warming. The buzz is Green, which don't get me wrong, is great. We should have been looking for new ways a long time ago. I have been thinking — is it all about the smoke, aerosols, plastics, etc. or can it be something else?
Impact of U.S. Forest Service court ruling is unknown, agency officials say
Agency officials: Logging, burning exceptions under litigation
Cats post wins, move to 2-2
After four games the Superior Bobcats are starting to find out their identity as a basketball team, and after last weekend they should like what they see.
Hawks fall to Troy, rebound with big victory over Eureka
The Thompson Falls Lady Hawks bounced back from a season-opening loss to Troy with a decisive home victory over Eureka Friday.
St. Regis students get wrapped up in mummy study
Sixth grade holds Egyptian tour
Bluehawks capture third at Deer Lodge
The Thompson Falls Bluehawks flew to third place with 114 points, only three points behind second place Deer Lodge at the Deer Lodge Invitational Wrestling Tournament Saturday. The Boulder boys took first place with nine points. The Plains-Hot Springs Savage Horsemen finished in seventh place with 78 points.
Mineral nets funds to reduce binge drinking
Four counties chosen for prevention program
Mediator makes little progress in St. Regis teacher salary standoff
An outside mediator couldn't bring the St. Regis teachers and the St. Regis Board of Trustees any closer on an agreement on the teachers' base pay.
Hot Springs girls sweep Trotters
The Savage Heat junior varsity and varsity squads claimed victories for Hot Springs Thursday after defeating the Plains Trotters on their own home court.
Wake up before it's too late
"Feds envision energy corridors on public lands" (Associated Press, 11-16-07).
Church shows meaning of Christmas
The Plains Christian Missionary & Alliance Church fed and entertained community members and had the chance to show the real meaning of Christmas, said Kathy Logan, a church member and primary organizer of the "Christmas Dessert" Friday evening.
Friday, December 14
Mayor appoints Ballantyne to town fire chief post
Citing experience, a stamp of approval from an ad hoc committee and the importance of drawing former firefighters back to the department, the Plains Town Council members in attendance at a special meeting Tuesday unanimously backed Mayor Michael Brinson's appointment of Larry Ballantyne to the helm of the town's struggling fire department.
Defense propels Lady Tigers to final game
After a strong defensive showing got the St. Regis Lady Tigers to the final game in the Tiger Tail Tournament, the tables were turned on the Tigers in the championship game. St. Regis committed 19 turnovers as they watched their chances of being champions slip through their hands.
Retiring Old Glory
Plains Boy Scout troop shows proper flag etiquette
Tuesday, December 11
What would Teddy do?
More and more these days, as the world turns topsy-turvy, I find myself asking, "WWTRD?" — What would Teddy Roosevelt do?
50 Years Ago
Dec. 12, 1957: Day Robbery From Home—Cecil Russell reported the loss of considerable western gear from his Iron Mountain home, south of Superior, on Wednesday.
Plains holds Christmas Concert
Photo by Ed Moreth
Hot Springs chief of police completes law enforcement academy training in Helena
Surrounded by friends doling out congratulations, cake and more than a few good-natured cracks at his expense, it seemed to dawn on Hot Springs Chief of Police Tim Coleman that, for the first time in three months, life was returning to normal.
Woman recalls Pearl Harbor attack
One Plains woman distinctly remembers a large red ball on the wings of several airplanes overhead in Hawaii. It surprised her at first, but soon she was taking cover in her own house. The day was Sunday, Dec. 7, 1941. The aircraft were Japanese Zeros heading to Pearl Harbor and other military installations on the island of Oahu. The woman was then 6-year-old Gladys Zimmerman — now Doney.
Anything for money
Revett Mining Company's recent ads in the newspapers concerning their proposed copper mine are trying hard to deceive residents, considering the amount of damage planned, they will need to extremely good at it. Most residents love being apart of such a wonderful place.
Elementary students get up-close look at finned friends
Plains Elementary students got up close and personal with some finned friends Dec. 4, taking part in one of a series of Fish and Wildlife educational programs diving into fish and natural resources.
Mineral County Community Calendar
Dec. 12: 7 p.m. - Mineral County Conservation District meets at the MSU-Mineral County Extension Office, 301 Second Ave. E., Superior. All meetings are open to the public. An agenda will be posted in the Conservation District Office.
Have a cold or flu?
Soup's on!
Hitting a high note in Superior
Drums were beat, strings were strummed, keys were hit and voices were raised to usher in the Christmas season at the Community Christmas Program at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Superior Monday, Dec. 3.
Sanders County Community Calendar
Dec. 14: 7 p.m. - Plains Christian Missionary & Alliance Church will be putting on Christmas Dessert at the church. The dessert is free and open to the public. During dessert, church members will be putting on various skits.
Plains Trotters claim victory at Chamber Classic Tourney
For the last two years, it's been the Noxon Lady Red Devils finishing first at the Plains Chamber Classic Basketball Tournament. Not this year.
Guess the truth hurts
I have to reply to Calvin J. Lockhart. I suppose that the truth hurts, when you learn that you have been taught incorrectly. I stand by my facts as presented. I would be glad to talk to you about them one by one if you would care to learn the truth. I am in the book. And remember, you can't have too many friends, so don't be so quick to lose one.
Retiring Old Glory
Plains Boy Scout troop shows proper flag etiquette
Red Devils are perfect, Bluehawks go 1-1 in Winter Classic hoop action
The Noxon Red Devils notched a pair of wins at the Thompson Falls Boys' Basketball Winter Classic Friday and Saturday, and the Bluehawks held their ground with a win in the season-opening tournament.
T-Falls teen to compete at state Hoop Shoot
A Thompson Falls girl will be moving on to the next level of the Elks annual Hoop Shoot competition, after she nabbed first place in her age class Saturday in Polson.
Drivers: Be cautious in winter weather
The storms that have passed through Mineral County the past two weeks, leaving behind a a blanket of snow, have also left a lot wrecked cars on the side of Interstate 90.
St. Regis ends Tiger Tail with losses to Coeur d'Alene, Mullan
The St. Regis Tigers' basketball season got off to a rough start with two losses at the Tiger Tail Tournament at St. Regis Friday and Saturday.
People need to vote no on a county planning board
The den of John Day has been silent too long.
Coucil opts for new attorney during 15 minute meeting
If you showed up late to the Alberton Town Council meeting Tuesday, Dec. 4, you probably missed it.
Mineral kids hunt for treasures for parents
Holiday shopping never was so easy for children in Mineral County, thanks to the Clark Fork Valley Women in Timber.
Hawks take 6th place at Superior Invitational
Of the 17 Thompson Falls Bluehawks at the Superior Invitational Wrestling Tournament Saturday, only one went undefeated.
Friday, December 7
Truck bursts into flames
Vehicle was 30 feet from home west of Plains
Thursday, December 6
Lookout Pass opens for season
As soon as I see the first snowflakes of the year hit the ground, my thoughts immediately turn to the upcoming ski season and the days seem to drag as I anxiously await the opening of the ski resort. Turns out I'm not the only one.
Ranger: Numerous projects on forest 'wish list'
Christmas is still weeks away, but Sharon Sweeney, the U.S. Forest Service ranger for the Superior District, has already compiled her wish list.
Good-"buy" America
Just to introduce myself. I am a 75-year-old, white, college educated, male. I have lived through a depression, a world war, two police actions and now, Iraqi freedom.
Three of four Sanders County girls basketball teams are led by new coaches
Hot Springs team eyeing state berth
Tobacco
For Plains High School student and local reACT! Against Corporate Tobacco member Bambi Erving, the fight against tobacco addiction is personal.
Reading names of lost loved ones brings tears, joyful memories
A light snow fell as nearly 30 people gathered around a tall pine tree in 20-degree weather to witness the lighting of the "Tree of Life" as part of the Clark Fork Valley Hospital Hospice Service's annual ceremony, which gave friends and family a chance to honor their lost loved ones.
To all the Les Woods of America
I have read some whoppers in my time, but you win first prize.
O'Brien to serve time in jail for drunk driving crash
Michael O'Brien has been handed time behind bars and fines for leading police on a high speed chase through Thompson Falls, striking another vehicle and leaving the scene of the accident while under the influence of alcohol this summer.
Only thing driving her is selfish ambition
Debi Ghate's Thanksgiving article, "A Most Selfish Holiday" (Nov. 21) is well written and not blatantly offensive to any particular group, making it easy for the reader to buy into her philosophy. After all, who doesn't like to pat himself on the back for a job well done!
Sanders County Community Calendar
Dec. 10: 7 p.m. - Plains Elementary School Christmas Concert in the gymnasium.
Boys get ready for basketball season
It's time for the Sanders County high school boys to go back to court — basketball court. Nearly 100 athletes from the four county high schools will hold their first games at three different tournaments Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7-8.
Plains Girl Scouts earn new badge with hands-on printing project
Nine junior Girl Scouts, members of Plains Troop 485, capped off requirements for their printing and graphics badge Friday afternoon with a hands-on lesson in silk screen printing at Ironhorse Screenworks in Plains.
Mineral County Community Calendar
Dec. 12: 7 p.m. - Mineral County Conservation District meets at the MSU-Mineral County Extension Office, 301 Second Ave. E., Superior.
Tuesday, December 4
Dare to Live Without Limits Patience
You're driving home from work with 40 miles of highway ahead of you. Wanting to get home as soon as possible, you weave in and out of traffic doing 70 or maybe 75 mph rather than the 65 mph the rest of the traffic is traveling. How much time will you save? Zipping along at 75 mph saves you a whopping 5 minutes compared to 65 mph.
50 Years Ago
Dec. 5, 1957: Santa to Make Deliveries—A horse-drawn sleigh will be used by Gambles Store in Superior to deliver purchases before Christmas, according to Ed Freer, store owner. Freer has the bright red conveyance on display in his store window. Check with him for more details.
Girls gear up for hoop season
Superior, St. Regis have new coaches
Grapplers gear up for winter season
Hawks, Savage Horsemen mix it up with Eureka Lions Friday
Santa's 'ho, ho, ho' on chopping block
Just when you think you've heard it all, someone complains that Santa Claus' "ho, ho, ho" is offensive to a group of women.
Slick roads cause 3 wrecks in 1 day
The Montana Highway Patrol was busy traveling from one side of Sanders County to the other last Tuesday after Mother Nature added more snow and ice to the area.
